Easter Monday

It's early Easter Monday. The Easter Bunny got a little late on his deliveries.

Cinder Kicks the Smoking Habit

After decades of smoking, Cinder, the wild burro, finally quit the habit.

My basketball coach from years long ago finally quit smoking. He's an old-school, bad-ass coach, so this was inspired by him.

Gary, the green-nosed reindeer - Christmas Card 2012

Before Santa asked Rudolph to guide his sleigh, he was going to ask Gary, the green-nosed reindeer. However, Gary and a few other reindeer could not be found on Christmas Eve...

Stanley, the Collared Lizard

Saber-toothed Tiger Drummer

Of course, every bass player needs a drummer to round out the rhythm section. Luckily, the Knuckle Dragger found Sebastian, the Saber-toothed Tiger Drummer.

Original sketch

Leafy Seadragon and Parrotfish

Bloody hell, I ain't a vegemite sandwich!

(Parrotfish annoying the Leafy Seadragon off the coast of south Australia)

Chloe, the elephant gymnast

Though Chloe failed to make the US Olympic team destined for London 2012,
she had a few stunning moments on the balance beam.

Raccoons parkouring in Seattle

Fish Tacos for Dinner

Photoshop'd

Original Sketch

Tortoise Beats Hare

Races are not won by the slow and steady.

The Ribbits Bluegrass Band

Playing such tunes as "Hop 'til You Drop",  "Leapin' Leroy", and "Horsefly Pie"!

Demon Hunter Rabbit

I've been going through a cute animal Diablo III phase.

Voodoo Frog

South American horned frog performing one of his favorite voodoo spells.

(My take on a Diablo III witch doctor pet.)

El Chinchilla Barbaro

"Yo soy el Chinchilla Barbaro! - Monster, prepare to meet Diablo!!!

Initial drawing - my take on a Diablo III barbarian.

Sherluck the Duck

"Watson, I do believe I've got one!"
Sherluck the Duck finds a meteorite in Coloma, CA.

Opossum in a Pear Tree - Christmas Card 2011

With land development nearby, there are quite a few opossums running around our city neighborhood. With them and Gerry's current penchant for pears, I did my own version on the first verse of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The partridge is a little miffed that his spot has been usurped by the opossum, but maybe the partridge doesn't mind a Christmas break?

Xmas Rabbit - Christmas Card 2010

This was an idea I drew on a whiteboard for a friend, Joe V, ages  ago. With more skill now, I defined the character better and used it for my 2010 Christmas card. I think of this Christmas rabbit as a bit of a misfit and the uncle of the more widely-known Easter Bunny.

Costa Rica Rainforest - Painting in progress

[2007, Acrylic on Illustration Board, 26.5 x 12 in]
I'm still working out the colors and need to resolve the middle and far grounds. Hopefully, I'll finish it before the Spring semester begins.

Costa Rica Rainforest - Preliminary work

[2007, Pencil on Tracing Paper, 26.5 x 12 in]
These images show some of the preliminary work for an environment painting of 30 different species. The thumbnail (top) is meant to establish major value areas in an interesting composition. The actual-size pencil drawing (bottom) is meant to establish the details and values for the painting.

Octopus Hunting Crab with his Favorite Arm

[2006, Colored pencil on illustration board, 20 x 15 in]

Assignment for an article about octopus having a preferred arm.